Peter Bishop
Security Officer
Summary
I have had a wide and diverse work experience in my life covering, delivering a high level of customer service, remaining calm under stressful situations. Adhering to strict safety guidelines ensuring safety for myself, colleagues and clients. I have attained my SIA door supervisor licence which includes all aspects of conflict resolution, anti terrorist training and NVQ level 3 first aid at work, also my Public Surveillance CCTV licence. I have Armed Forces, supervisory and trainer experience of various subjects including Fire/Medical subjects.
I am friendly, approachable and genuinely like to help people. I am a good communicator, verbally and written. I listen, evaluate and act. Work well in a team and on my own initiative.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Ltd
Cinderford, GLS
10.2018 - Current
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Car Park Attendant
Westgrove group Ltd
Gloucester, GLS
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
- Responded to emergencies by directing traffic during emergency situations.
- Monitored parking space availability to direct customers to open spots quickly.
- Kept parking lot clean and well-maintained to provide safe and attractive lot to customers.
Coach Driver
Willetts coaches
Coleford, GLS
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Verified cleanliness and tidiness of bus through regular cleaning.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Bus Driver
Stagecoach West
Ross on Wye, HEF
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Collected accurate fares ahead of travel, including cash, tokens and passes.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
- Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
- Followed all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Fostered safe bus environment by enforcing rules of conduct for passengers.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Adhered to safety regulations to verify wellbeing of passengers and fellow drivers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Diffused potential passenger disputes with fairness and professionalism.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Assisted passengers with inquiries and requests during trips.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
- Calculated and collected fares from passengers.
- Inspected bus for any mechanical issues before departure.
Car Park Attendant
Euro Car Parks Ltd
Cinderford, GLS
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
- Monitored parking space availability to direct customers to open spots quickly.
- Kept parking lot clean and well-maintained to provide safe and attractive lot to customers.
- Issued parking citations to enforce parking regulations.
- Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
Firefighter/EMT
Defence Fire & Rescue Service
RAF Fairford , GLS
04.1991 - 08.2013
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Carried out fire inspections to identify fire hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
- Attended Road Traffic Collisions and facilitated extrication of casualties
- Attended all various rescue situations including high angle rescue and confined space rescues.
- Acted as standby response for an emergency landing of the Space Shuttle Orbiter including the emergency shutdown of the Orbiter & rescue of the crew.
Education
A Level - Human Biology
HM Forces (Army)
HM Forces (Army) 12.1975 - 06.1976
O Level - Human Biology
Kingston Boys School
Stafford, STS 06.1975 - 07.1975
O level - English Language
Kingston Boys School
Stafford, STS 06.1975 - 07.1975
O level - History
Kingston Boys School
Stafford, STS 06.1975 - 07.1975
O level - Geography
Kingston Boys School
Stafford, STS 06.1975 - 07.1975
CSE - Maths
Kingston Boys School
Stafford, STS 06.1975 - 07.1975
Skills
Military experience
undefinedTimeline
Security Officer
Securitas Ltd
10.2018 - Current
Car Park Attendant
Westgrove group Ltd
08.2018 - 10.2018
Coach Driver
Willetts coaches
09.2017 - 01.2018
Bus Driver
Stagecoach West
07.2015 - 09.2017
Car Park Attendant
Euro Car Parks Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2015
Firefighter/EMT
Defence Fire & Rescue Service
04.1991 - 08.2013
A Level - Human Biology
HM Forces (Army)
12.1975 - 06.1976
O Level - Human Biology
Kingston Boys School
06.1975 - 07.1975
O level - English Language
Kingston Boys School
06.1975 - 07.1975
O level - History
Kingston Boys School
06.1975 - 07.1975
O level - Geography
Kingston Boys School
06.1975 - 07.1975
CSE - Maths
Kingston Boys School
06.1975 - 07.1975
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